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Drinks Uptown 23rd, Downtown OKC & Bricktown

Tower Theatre

A place for a drink in Uptown 23rd, Downtown OKC & Bricktown, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Late.

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Why go

Restored 1937 movie palace in Uptown 23rd, now a concert venue that throws a ticketed NYE dance party.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Downtown OKC & Bricktown, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Tower Theatre and Picasso Cafe.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Uptown 23rd
Price
$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Late

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Downtown OKC & Bricktown. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Tower Theatre

    Restored 1937 movie house with a neon marquee on Route 66's 23rd Street.

    Sight · Oklahoma City · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Picasso Cafe

    Paseo Arts District restaurant with a patio and local art on the walls.

    Food · Oklahoma City · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Milk Bottle Grocery

    Tiny 1930 building topped with a giant milk bottle on Route 66.

    Sight · Oklahoma City · 0.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

    Outdoor memorial and museum for the 1995 bombing victims.

    Sight · Oklahoma City · 1.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Oklahoma City National Memorial

    The outdoor memorial to the 1995 bombing, with its reflecting pool and 168 lit chairs, open around the clock.

    Sight · 1.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Skirvin Hilton

    Oklahoma's oldest hotel, opened in 1911 and restored in 2007, with the Red Piano Lounge off the lobby.

    Stay · 1.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Tower Theatre is a stop on our Oklahoma City New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Downtown OKC & Bricktown

Tower Theatre is our only drinks pick in Downtown OKC & Bricktown; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Downtown OKC & Bricktown guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Oklahoma City

Our climate figures for Downtown OKC & Bricktown come from nearby Oklahoma City. Average daily highs in Oklahoma City run from 47°F in January to 94°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Tower Theatre itself, we suggest: Late.

Modelled monthly averages for Oklahoma City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Oklahoma City weather by month (covers Downtown OKC & Bricktown).

Getting there

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Coordinates
35.49340, -97.52014
Destination
Downtown OKC & Bricktown, Oklahoma

Tower Theatre: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tower Theatre?

Plan on about 3 hours at Tower Theatre. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tower Theatre?

Our pick: Late. Insider tip: A 10-minute ride north of downtown.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tower Theatre?

Tower Theatre appears on Oklahoma City New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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